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A dying father looks for the perfect family to adopt his son in 'Nowhere Special'
by Bob Mondello
A young single dad is on a mission in the film Nowhere Special. With a terminal illness and no family to turn to, he's searching for the perfect adoptive family for his four-year-old son.
Former Senate Majority Leader On Filibuster And Supreme Court Vacancy
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid about the vacancy on the Supreme Court, the idea of scrapping the filibuster and how the Senate might move forward.
Mourners Share What Ruth Bader Ginsburg Meant To Them
Thousands of mourners paid their respects this week to Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Supreme Court. NPR asked what drew them and what the late Supreme Court justice meant to them personally.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Lies In State At The U.S. Capitol
by Susan Davis
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. Both parties are preparing for President Trump to name a nominee to fill her vacancy at the Supreme Court.
Louisville Officers Shot During Unrest Over Jury Decision In The Breonna Taylor Case
by Adrian Florido
Two police officers in Louisville, Ky., were shot Wednesday night as protests intensified following a grand jury decision not to charge any officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.
Bloomberg Adds $16 Million To A Fund That Helps Florida Felons Get Chance To Vote
by Greg Allen
This week, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated nearly $16 million to a fund that is paying fines and court fees of felons in Florida so they can vote in the upcoming election.
Legal Analysis Of An Indictment In The Breonna Taylor Case
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jamiles Lartey of the Marshall Project about the legal reasoning behind the lack of criminal charges in Breonna Taylor's death.
Companies Are Pivoting To Selling Furniture For Home Offices
by Greg Rosalsky
It's a bad time to be selling furniture for commercial offices. However, it's a great time to be selling it for home offices. So, furniture companies are having to pivot.
Parties' Reactions To Trump's Comment On Peaceful Transfer Of Power
by Asma Khalid
President Trump refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power when asked by a reporter. It's confirming Democrats' fears that he might not give up power if he loses the election to Joe Biden.
India Is Expected To Surpass The U.S. In Reported Coronavirus Cases Soon
by Lauren Frayer
The Taj Mahal reopened this week for the first time in more than six months. But Indian hospitals are still full, and the country's coronavirus cases are soaring.